Wolves manager Rob Edwards says his side were powerless to do anything to stop Liverpool, claiming they produced the “best version” of themselves at Molineux.
That was more like it, wasn’t it?
After an awful showing at Wolves on Tuesday night, Liverpool won 3-1 to book a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Friday.
Speaking to TNT Sports after the game, Edwards heaped praise on the Reds, admitting that they found their groove against his team.
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Wolves manager Rob Edwards reflects as his Wolves side bow out of the FA Cup.
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“I think Liverpool are a bit good, aren’t they?” Edwards said.
“I thought we saw the best version of them tonight. Credit where credit’s due, they deserved it, they were better.
“We gave everything, but we couldn’t find a way tonight.
“Whether it was a counter-attack or trying to go through them with any build-up, or even get behind them, it was really difficult to put a dent on them really.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - Friday, March 6, 2026: Liverpool's Andy Robertson (R) celebrates with team-mate Curtis Jones after scoring the first goal during the FA Cup 5th Round match between Liverpool FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Molineux. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
“I think the killer moment for us – even at 1-0 down we were still in the game – was the timing of the second goal straight after our kick-off.
“It almost sealed it and that’s frustrating for us. It’s the one bit I’m really annoyed about tonight because anything can happen.
“Obviously, we got a goal late – if we were still in it in those later stages, then you never know, but I thought they were outstanding. I can’t fault our players.
“There’s levels and I thought they were at a really high level tonight.”
A timely reminder of what Liverpool are capable of
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - Friday, March 6, 2026: Liverpool's Curtis Jones celebrates with team-mates after scoring the third goal during the FA Cup 5th Round match between Liverpool FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Molineux. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
This was much improved from Liverpool, who were impressive in the second half, finding their top level and winning handsomely.
It shows what this Reds side is capable of, which in many ways makes this season all the more frustrating.
There is world-class talent littered throughout the squad, and it’s now a case of finding consistency in the performances and results until May.
There is still a huge amount to play for, and winning the Champions League has to be seen as a genuine target for Liverpool, as well as the FA Cup.
It is easy to forget that Rafa Benitez‘s Reds won the competition from nowhere in 2005, finishing fifth in the Premier League, and this is a superior group of players.
The one thing holding Liverpool back is their unpredictability from week to week, and Arne Slot will know it is threatening to lose him his job.
The Reds must now kick on from this win, rather than producing a limp showing at Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday, both in terms of quality and mentality.
They have born winners and legends in their squad – Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah came to the fore against Wolves – and they can ensure that the next few months are memorable.